10 Interesting Facts

Respiratory
1. You lose a lot of water just
by breathing. System
2. Your nose is a filter, heater
and a humidifier.
3. Some people can hold their
breath for more than 20
minutes.
4. The lungs are the only organs
that can float on water.
5. Sneeze particles may not
travel as fast as people think.
6. The common cold can be
caused by hundreds of
different viruses.
7. Chest movement during
breathing isn't the result of
air.
8. Asthma was once treated
with psychotherapy.
9. Some air never leaves your
lungs.
10. The lungs and windpipe
were important symbols in
ancient Egypt.